summary Sent by Jesus, the Holy Spirit comes to us at Baptism and Confirmation. The Spirit gives us the ability to live a Christian life.
REMEMBER Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is the Advocate whom Jesus sent to be with us always. What does the Holy Spirit do? The Holy Spirit helps us learn what Jesus means to us and gives us the grace to act as Jesus did. How does the Holy Spirit give meaning to our lives? The Holy Spirit helps us know we are loved and shows us how to love others.
MY CONFIRMATION JOURNAL Use your journal to enter more deeply into your preparation for Confirmation. Your journal will not be turned in and no one else will read it. Be sure to complete pages ii–viii at the beginning of your journal. Review your journal periodically to better appreciate and understand God’s grace at work in your life as you prepare for Confirmation. Quietly spend time reflecting and recording on journal pages 1–10.
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REACH OUT 1. Consider your personal mission. Write what you feel called to do as a witness to Christ and his Church. What is your special service? Whom are you called to help? You might also draw a picture of yourself carrying out your mission. 2. The Old Testament word ruah can be translated as “wind” or “breath.” Just like our breath, the Spirit flows through us and through all parts of life. Reflect on times when you have felt this presence of the Spirit and name three times you have passed his love on to others.
WITH MY SPONSOR Arrange with your sponsor to share your insights, questions, and ideas from this chapter and how they relate to your conversations from the Faith˜to Faith magazine.
Loving God, help me in my faith and guide me in all that I do. Nourish my soul and strengthen my faith-filled heart. Amen.
CH A P T ER 1: Confirmed in the Spirit
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